Frank Lampard jumped to Dele Alli’s defence on Monday, insisting he doesn’t care what he wears nor which car he drives.
Everton’s new signing came under fire from former England manager Glenn Hoddle for his appearance when presented to the Goodison crowd on Saturday, with Hoddle saying he looked like he’d been ‘dragged off the street’.
But Everton boss Lampard, who could give Dele his debut at Newcastle on Tuesday night, said: ‘My personal opinion is that I don’t care what car Dele drives, what clothes he wears, as long as I get a lad that comes to training every day, wants to improve every day, respects the club and respects his team-mates and gives everything to produce.
Dele Alli (right) and Donny van de Beek were introduced to the Everton crowd on Saturday
Glenn Hoddle criticised Alli’s clothing, saying he looked like he’d been ‘dragged off the street’
‘The modern day has moved on, it’s changed, we all have to be aware of that, and I’m not hitting back at any observation because everyone is allowed their own opinion, but I can only deal with what’s in front of me.
‘And what I’ve just mentioned, that Dele and Donny are both great lads, I mean it.
‘Maybe Donny wears an overcoat that is longer than Dele wears, and he has a different type of jacket, but it doesn’t bother me.
‘As long as they produce on the pitch then I’m very happy. Everyone has their own individual personality and to try to handcuff or restrict that I think could be detrimental.
‘As long as the players have the right behaviours when it comes to football and doing the right things I have no worries.’
Frank Lampard though doesn’t see a problem with Alli’s attire and has come out to defend him
Alli is hoping to reignite his stalled career after joining the Toffees from Tottenham
Lampard did say he was ready to have difficult conversations with Dele to find out what steps need to be taken to reinvigorate the midfielder’s game.
The 25-year-old joined…
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